LESSON PACK
LESSONS INCLUDED IN THIS PACK
The Soca
The Soca (soul-calypso) is a staple of current Caribbean dance music. It's fairly simple but it requires a tremendous amount of restraint.
The Soca (soul-calypso) is a staple of current Caribbean dance music. It's fairly simple but it requires a tremendous amount of restraint.
The Traditional Samba
This video drum lessons breaks down the drum set groove that would be played in a traditional Samba.
This video drum lessons breaks down the drum set groove that would be played in a traditional Samba.
The Cascara (3/2 & 2/3)
The Cascara is one of the most commonly played rhythms in Salsa music. This lesson is a must for anyone looking to break into Afro Cuban drumming.
The Cascara is one of the most commonly played rhythms in Salsa music. This lesson is a must for anyone looking to break into Afro Cuban drumming.
The Partido Alto Rhythm
In this video I will break down one of the most used rhythms in Brazilian music, the Partido Alto rhythm.
In this video I will break down one of the most used rhythms in Brazilian music, the Partido Alto rhythm.
Introduction to the 4 Claves
In this video I will teach you the 4 Cuban claves.
In this video I will teach you the 4 Cuban claves.
The Mambo
The Mambo is arguably the most prominent and recognizable style in Afr-Cuban music. This is a must for every gigging drummer.
The Mambo is arguably the most prominent and recognizable style in Afr-Cuban music. This is a must for every gigging drummer.
The Mozambique
The Mozambique, popularized in the 1960's is a great Afro-Cuban groove that will help develop your independence as well as your musicality on the set.
The Mozambique, popularized in the 1960's is a great Afro-Cuban groove that will help develop your independence as well as your musicality on the set.
2/3 Guaguanco
This video drum lesson breaks down one of the most popular Afro-Cuban grooves of all time, The Guaguanco.
This video drum lesson breaks down one of the most popular Afro-Cuban grooves of all time, The Guaguanco.
The Calypso
The Calypso, from Trinidad, is the precursor to the Soca. This groove makes people dance so leave the fills out.
The Calypso, from Trinidad, is the precursor to the Soca. This groove makes people dance so leave the fills out.
The Bikutsi
The Bikutsi is a 4 on the floor Afro Cuban time keeping groove that establishes the foundation for other instruments to improvise over the top of.
The Bikutsi is a 4 on the floor Afro Cuban time keeping groove that establishes the foundation for other instruments to improvise over the top of.
The Arara
The Arara is a nice subtle variation of the common 6/8 Afro Cuban groove. Very percussive.
The Arara is a nice subtle variation of the common 6/8 Afro Cuban groove. Very percussive.
The Bolero
The Bolero is a slow form of Latin music that has a nice simple groove.
The Bolero is a slow form of Latin music that has a nice simple groove.
The Beguine
The Beguine is a beautiful groove from the island of Guadalupe with tons of melody.
The Beguine is a beautiful groove from the island of Guadalupe with tons of melody.
Spicing Up The Songo
This lesson will give you new ideas to make your Songo sound a bit more creative.
This lesson will give you new ideas to make your Songo sound a bit more creative.
The Songo
This classic Cuban groove is a must for anyone looking to get into world grooves.
This classic Cuban groove is a must for anyone looking to get into world grooves.
The Cha Cha
This is a simple Latin groove that comes up on almost every wedding gig, lol. It's a standard so ya better know it.
This is a simple Latin groove that comes up on almost every wedding gig, lol. It's a standard so ya better know it.
The Jazz Samba (pt. 1)
This video lesson will walk you through the basic Jazz Samba. It's a great groove to have on tap if you are planning on gigging.
This video lesson will walk you through the basic Jazz Samba. It's a great groove to have on tap if you are planning on gigging.
The Jazz Samba (pt. 2)
This lesson will show you how to play the classic Jazz Samba with a new ride cymbal variation.
This lesson will show you how to play the classic Jazz Samba with a new ride cymbal variation.
The Cumbia
The Cumbia is one of the most basic world grooves that can be played on the drum set. If you are new to world rhythms this is a great lesson to start with.
The Cumbia is one of the most basic world grooves that can be played on the drum set. If you are new to world rhythms this is a great lesson to start with.
The Baiao
This classic Brazilian groove has an upbeat feel that makes it fun to play. It's also a great groove to help build your independence.
This classic Brazilian groove has an upbeat feel that makes it fun to play. It's also a great groove to help build your independence.
The Batucada
This Brazilian groove is all about power and force. In this lesson I will show you how to portray a traditional Batucada on the drum set.
This Brazilian groove is all about power and force. In this lesson I will show you how to portray a traditional Batucada on the drum set.
The Bomba
The Bomba is an upbeat Puerto Rican groove that has an infectious repetitive vibe. Great for giving a world beat feel to any track.
The Bomba is an upbeat Puerto Rican groove that has an infectious repetitive vibe. Great for giving a world beat feel to any track.
Building The Bossa Nova (pt. 2)
This video will teach you how to increase your left hand freedom while playing the Bossa ostinato.
This video will teach you how to increase your left hand freedom while playing the Bossa ostinato.
Building The Bossa Nova (pt. 1)
In this lesson we will start to slowly build the independence required to play this standard Brazilian groove.
In this lesson we will start to slowly build the independence required to play this standard Brazilian groove.
The Sikyi
Check out this amazing groove from West Africa with tons of melody.
Check out this amazing groove from West Africa with tons of melody.
UPCOMING LIVE LESSONS
Feb
22nd
Lesson 586: Sticking Substitution (drum set)
Feb
26th
Lesson 587: Playing to a loop
Feb
27th
Lesson 588: Groove Creation (Bass drum)
Feb
28th
Student Reviews - Ermin, Greg, Chris V (Pre-recorded)
Feb
29th
Getting your 1st Pro Gig-Special Guest Serge Lysak
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